Ole Schemion Wins 2013 European Poker Player of the Year Award

DEAUVILLE, France – PokerStars today congratulates Ole Schemion on winning the European Player of the Year at the GPI European Poker Awards 13th Edition sponsored by PokerStars.  The awards were held in conjunction with Casino Lucien Barriere and the PokerStars European Poker Tour Deauville.

This award tops an outstanding year for the German professional poker player who has already won GPI World Player of the Year and more than $1.6 million in live poker tournaments in 2013. His cashes include 6-figure scores at the 2013 PCA, EPT Grand Final, EPT Barcelona and EPT Prague.

Commenting on his successful 2013 Ole said: “I had a really great 2013 with so many deep runs and success. It makes me feel honoured to win GPI World and German Player of the Year.”

“Congratulations to Ole Schemion.  This award from the European Poker Awards recognises his effort and sustained success in poker tournaments throughout 2013.  He can be very proud of his achievement,” said Edgar Stuchly, President of the European Poker Tour.

“The GPI European Poker Awards are a key event on the global poker calendar, and showcase the leading stars of the European poker world,” said Alexandre Dreyfus, President of the Global Poker Index.

Further coverage of the GPI European Poker Awards is available online at http://www.PokerStarsBlog.com

2013 GPI European Poker Award Winners